Shadow Dash vs Compound Boom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Shadow Dash
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Ready to travel between two worlds of light and shadow? Shadow Dash is a one-tap run action game where timing and reflexes are everything. CORE MECHANIC: Day & Night Reversal In this world, platforms change dramatically with time: - Day: Shadows of buildings and trees become platforms - Night: Street lamps, neon signs, and moonlight become platforms - Transition: Platforms you trusted disappear, and new ones appear INTUITIVE ONE-TAP CONTROLS Tap to jump! Easy to start, but mastering it requires precise timing. 10-LEVEL DIFFICULTY SYSTEM From Tutorial to Legend, difficulty scales naturally with your skill. Moving platforms, shrinking platforms, spikes, and wind zones keep you on your toes. RICH CUSTOMIZATION - 12 character skins (eye styles, head decorations, special effects) - 11 trail effects (fire, ice, rainbow, and more) - 8 theme backgrounds (city, forest, space, neon, and more) CHALLENGES & ACHIEVEMENTS - 3 new daily challenges every day - 8 types of achievement systems - Perfect landing, combo, and near-miss bonuses Jump into the world of light and shadow now!
Compound Boom
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Drop pets into the cup and merge matching ones to create bigger pets and chase a higher score. Easy to start, hard to master: your timing, placement, and combo control decide how far you go. - Tap to drop, smooth one-hand gameplay - Satisfying physics-based falling and collisions - Chain merges to trigger combos and boost score - Red-line pressure system keeps every run intense - Fast sessions, perfect for quick play anytime Can you merge your way to the ultimate pet?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Compound Boom at 12.0 against Shadow Dash's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shadow Dash ships an update weekly, Compound Boom every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadow Dash | Compound Boom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jangwook Kim | ๆก่ ๆ |
In-app purchases
Shadow Dash
No in-app purchases
Compound Boom
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Shadow Dash free?
Is Compound Boom free?
Do Shadow Dash or Compound Boom have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shadow Dash or Compound Boom?
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